School Nutrition Area Supervisor

Department: School Nutrition Program

Reports To: School Nutrition Director

About the Role

The School Nutrition Area Supervisor assists the School Nutrition Director in overseeing the daily operation of school nutrition programs within an assigned group of schools. The position ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while supporting cafeteria managers in providing safe, nutritious, and cost-effective meal services to students. WCPS serves 33 schools with approximately 18,000 students.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support cafeteria managers and school nutrition staff in assigned schools.
• Monitor daily foodservice operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Conduct required National School Breakfast and Lunch on-site reviews of the meal counting and claiming system, afterschool snack programs, and summer feeding programs.
• Assist with the implementation of district policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with meal pattern requirements for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing school nutrition programs.
• Conduct on-site reviews and corrective action follow-ups.
• Ensure proper food safety and sanitation practices are maintained.
• Verify accurate meal counting, claiming, and recordkeeping procedures.
• Assist with preparation for audits, administrative reviews, and inspections.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate cafeteria managers and staff as assigned.
• Assist the School Nutrition Director with employee staffing and hiring.
• Provide ongoing professional development and operational training.
• Promote a positive work environment and effective communication among staff.
• Review inventories and purchasing practices.
• Analyze financial and operational reports and recommend improvements.
• Ensure meals meet nutrition standards.
• Monitor food presentation, portion control, and menu implementation.
• Promote excellent customer service for students, staff, and school communities.
• Monitor food and supply inventories.
• Assist with product evaluations and implementation of new menu items.
• Ensure proper receiving, storage, and inventory control procedures are followed.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Food Service Management, Nutrition, Business Administration, Education, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in school nutrition, food service management, or institutional food service.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between schools within the district.

Skills

• Ability to work as a member of an organizational team.
• Knowledge of school nutrition regulations and USDA meal programs.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to supervise, train, and motivate employees.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30–50 pounds.
• Ability to work in kitchen and office environments.
• Ability to travel regularly among assigned schools.

Performance Expectations

The Area Supervisor is expected to maintain high standards of operational excellence, regulatory compliance, food quality, employee development, and customer service while supporting the overall mission of the school district's nutrition program.